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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 22m

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Censorship makes you dumber*

It's a self-own for whoever does it.

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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 22m

A few weeks ago, as the military imposed the policy that eventually caused almost all reporters to turn in their press passes and leave the Pentagon, I wrote “Censorship Makes You Dumber.”

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Texas Public Radio @texaspublicradio.bsky.social · 14h

Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scenes and not accepting wholesale what any government or administration says.

Opinion: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass

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Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @admiralstav.bsky.social · 19h

A powerful personal testament from Tom Bowman of NPR about the Pentagon attempt to exert complete control over all information. Protecting classified is of course fine. But when neither Fox News nor NY Times sign up to your policy, you should ask yourself if you are getting something very wrong.

Opinion: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass

Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scen...

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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 5d

On NPR, the son of an Israeli hostage on the peace deal: “It's President Trump. It didn't happen because of something the Israeli government did or the prime minister. It's happened despite what the prime minister did."

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Israel and Hamas agree on the 'first phase' of Gaza ceasefire deal

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of a ceasefire deal intended to end the devastating Gaza war that unleashed the deadliest fighting ever between Israelis and Palestinians.

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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 7d

Supermoon, NPR HQ this morning.

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Ryan Benk @ryanbenk.bsky.social · 9d

Went on this for a Pittsburgh story I did with @steveinskeep.bsky.social some years back. I'm afraid of heights, but it was stunning and worth it for the sound!

Peter Steinberg @peter23.bsky.social · 9d

Pittsburgh incline

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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 9d

This post names five realities Democrats face as they try to find their way out of the wilderness.

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Five realities Democrats must face

Ezra Klein was on the right track, and here's why.

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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 9d

After the 2008 election, Democrats had Senate seats in these 9 states: AK, MT, MO, SD, IA, AR, LA, WV, NC.

After the 2024 election, they had zero seats in those states. If they held just a few, everything would be different.

How have they lost their rural game?

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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 10d

You didn’t block me so I deleted mine. As you were.

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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 10d

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Five realities Democrats must face

Ezra Klein was on the right track, and here's why.

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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 10d

In his debate with Ta-Nehisi Coates, @ezraklein.bsky.social was on the right track. Here are some reasons why.

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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 10d

Watch Beshear’s NPR interview here:

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In Trump country, Andy Beshear critiques Trump — and talks of succeeding him | Morning Edition

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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 10d

On NPR, Beshear addresses his party’s collapse in rural areas. As recently as 2008, D’s had senators from Iowa, Montana, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Dakota, Alaska, West Virginia.

If D’s had a few of those seats now, everything would be different. 2/3

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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 10d

In an NPR video interview, Kentucky’s Democratic governor and presidential prospect Andy Beshear @govandybeshear.bsky.social says the government shutdown is only worth it because Democrats focused on an issue of direct interest to millions of voters. 1/3

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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 11d

Watch the video here:

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In Trump country, Andy Beshear critiques Trump — and talks of succeeding him | Morning Edition

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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 11d

Kentucky’s Andy Beshear sees an opportunity for Democrats in rural areas as the effects of Trump’s economic policies become clear.

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NPR @npr.org · 11d

South Dakota Public Broadcasting says there's an ironic result to President Trump's successful attack on public media: It will have to rely more on NPR programs.

A public broadcaster's path after losing U.S. funds: Youth sports and less local news

South Dakota Public Broadcasting says there's an ironic result to President Trump's successful attack on public media: It will have to rely more on NPR programs.

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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 11d

On NPR, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt did not repeat a claim about illegal immigrants receiving health care. She insisted the WH is willing to negotiate over health care tax credits—but later. And said freezing $18b in infrastructure funds to NY was “temporary.”

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Morgan Watkins @morganwatkins.lpm.org · 12d

We had @steveinskeep.bsky.social in our Louisville studio today, hosting Morning Edition. He came to Kentucky to interview Gov. Beshear👇

Louisville Public Media @lpm.org · 12d

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about his cross-party appeal in a state that has always overwhelmingly voted for Trump. bit.ly/4nZLeHS

In Trump country, a Democrat critiques Trump — and talks of succeeding him

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about his cross-party appeal in a state that has always overwhelmingly voted for Trump.

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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 12d

The Democratic dilemma was illustrated in a recent podcast debate between @ezraklein.bsky.social and Ta-Nehisi Coates.

For the NPR interview with Andy Beshear, I wrote down a quote from Klein and asked what he thought. You can watch the answer.

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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 12d

Watch the NPR interview here:

youtu.be/phjuIezI7R4?...

In Trump country, Andy Beshear critiques Trump — and talks of succeeding him | Morning Edition

YouTube video by NPR

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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 12d

Democrats are fiercely debating how to respond to Trump and also how to win—how to match their moral beliefs with the demands of politics.

On NPR, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is arguing that Democrats can work harder for votes in red states like his.

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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 15d

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'We're not afraid': George Soros' foundation on being Trump's next target

The foundation started by billionaire George Soros, long a target of conspiracy theories, could soon be under investigation. Its president says it is "ready for whatever comes."

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Steve Inskeep @steveinskeep.bsky.social · 15d

After Trump said George Soros is “a likely candidate” for prosecution now that the Justice Department acts on his whims, Soros’ foundation prepares for a blow: “We’re not afraid.”

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